Mangaweka Travel Guide
Mangaweka accommodation, Mangaweka activities and attractions, Mangaweka maps, transportation to and around Mangaweka - the ALL NEW Jasons Mangaweka Destination Travel Guide is your complete visitor guide for Mangaweka.
Located one hour north of
Palmerston North, Mangaweka lies on the banks of the
Rangitikei River. This river provides a great number of fun activities to keep you busy. Water-based activities include rafting, kayaking, jetboating and swimming. Trout fishing in the river is also good, and this can be a lovely, relaxing way to spend a day.
Other activities you can enjoy in the Mangaweka area include bungy jumping, horse trekking and hiking. Scenes for the
Lord of the Rings were filmed in this area, and the local scenery is stunning.